Following a $500 million restoration program in Europe, Starwood’s largest luxury brand is now focused on renovating and converting hotels throughout the U.S.
Marriott contest offers Shanghai F&B entrepreneurs space to bring creative ideas to life
Competition invites restaurant and bar concepts for three Shanghai hotels with the promise: “You have the idea, we have the space”.
Leong Wy Joon new Senior VP of Hotel Development – Asia and India for Hard Rock Intl
Leong most recently was with Berjaya Land, where he spearheaded the company’s hotel division, responsible for the operations and profitability of hotels and resorts throughout Malaysia, Vietnam, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Philippines and the UK.
Frasers Hospitality acquires UK boutique lifestyle brands Malmaison and Hotel du Vin
Frasers Hospitality’s global footprint now expands to 129 properties across 77 cities.
Shangri-La Paris launches 100% Green dinners
La Bauhinia will present a special five-course vegetable-focused menu and invite one of the hotel’s French market purveyors to meet with diners.
Carmelo Resort & Spa in Uruguay Joins the Hyatt family
Formerly managed by Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, the 44-guestroom resort incorporates Asian and South American design touches.
Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside to open later this year
The 173-room Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside, currently operating as the Mercure Cairns Harbourside will undergo refurbishment before opening as a Holiday Inn later this year.
Fairmont Ajman opens in the UAE
Fairmont Ajman stands on a 200-metre stretch of sand and boasts 14 floors including 252 guestrooms and two-storey penthouses, each offering views of the Arabian Gulf.
Hyatt Regency Makkah officially opens
Hyatt Regency Makkah is part of a mixed-use development built up of more than 2 million square meters. It offers 656 guestrooms – including 26 suites spanning 19 floors.
Pentahotel Hong Kong, Tuen Mun to open in 2016
A former industrial high-rise building will be completely renovated to launch the 298-room hotel in keeping with the brand’s design-led style.
